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Global Clinical Program Lead, Late Respiratory and Immunology Clinical Development
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp · 🇺🇸 US - Gaithersburg - MD
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Global Development Medical Director” (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists) in NY: $331k–$331k, median $331k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Last confirmed live 1 day agoWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp
The US Department of Labor certified 99 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 31 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Typical Accountabilities - Design or manage the implementation of the Physicians strategy within Clinical Development both regionally and globally. - Use expertise and knowledge of global issues to develop strategic Physicians objectives for inclusion into AstraZeneca’s annual business objectives. - Define strategies or leads AstraZeneca’s response to complex technical issues for specific medical aspects in relation to current projects, new projects and various plans. - Provide expert advice in the area of specialism, influencing the development of statistics to the global business and Global Clinical Development. - Closely follow medical developments within assigned areas and disseminates new information within Clinical Development and outside to transform trends and emerging data into new plans. - Liaise with the internal and external medical community to follow developments within areas of expertise. - Ensure an adequate number of qualified physicians is available for clinical testing to satisfy AstraZeneca’s objectives in the clinical testing area. - Maintain a high degree of understanding and awareness on new and emerging medical development. - Contribute to or manage the development of the senior management team in area of expertise. - Mentor, develop, and manage performance of line management and project teams, to ensure alignment with organizational goals and fostering succession planning. - Follow important developments and trends in scientific literature and develops contacts with opinion leaders. - Lead regulatory communication and preparation of higher-level documents. Essential qualifications • M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent medical or scientific qualification. • At least 5-8 years of relevant clinical development experience , including study design, protocol development, trial implementation, monitoring, data interpretation, and reporting. • Experience in clinical development and working within cross-functional teams. • Knowledge of biostatistics, global regulatory requirements, pharmacovigilance, GCP, and clinical trial safety. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, teamwork, and influencing skills. • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. • Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement capabilities. • Ability to work effectively across global teams and travel as required Qualifications and Skills Essential: Medical degree and experience as a physician or academic; Extensive experience in designing, monitoring and implementing clinical trials and interpreting trial results; Significant experience in advanced research and development; Therapeutic area expertise and commercial understanding; Thorough understanding of pharmaceutical safety, reporting and surveillance processes. Desirable: Medical degree in scientific discipline; Extensive general medical knowledge. Compensation and working environment. The annual base salary range is $288,059 to $432,088 annually USD , depending on factors including location, skills, experience, and qualifications. The role may also be eligible for a short-term incentive bonus and equity-based long-term incentive program, subject to applicable terms. AstraZeneca’s Gaithersburg site offers a collaborative and inclusive workplace, with amenities including gym access, networking events, lunch-and-learn sessions, and a sustainable office environment. Employees work from the office a minimum of three days per week , subject to role requirements and applicable arrangements. Key Relationship to Reach Solutions Internal: Senior Physician Team and Development function; Development leaders; Pharmacology; Pharmaceutical Development; Regulatory Department; Quality. External: External service providers and regulatory bodies. Date Posted 26-Aug-2026 Closing Date 01-S